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Cinematic Discomfort

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Cinematic Discomfort dives into the movies that disturb us—and why we can’t look away. Host Charlotte brings a mix of humor, psychological insight, and deep-dive film nerdery to explore the themes, trauma, and artistry behind unsettling cinema. Joined by guests with lived experience or expertise, she turns discomfort into conversation. Come for the horror, stay for the healing.

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The Family I Had (2017) - Monsters, Mothers, and Mental Illness 08.05.2026 2:43:56

A True Crime tragedy that dismantles our craving for villains and heroes, and asks what happens when violence lives inside a family. In this episode, I make my friend Joseph watch a movie he knows nothing about, where the jump scare is generational trauma. (Content warnings: Child death, sexual abuse, substance abuse, mental illness, legal system, difficult parental relationships.) “ This is Actua...

The Fly (1986) - Decay, Illness, and the Horror of Having a Body 12.04.2026 2:01:14

A film where love, science, and ego collide in a tragic metamorphosis of flesh and identity. In this episode, we take a more light-hearted turn (if you can call it that) into a movie that is fun, gross, and thought-provoking. (Content warnings: body horror, gross stuff, AIDS, death, reproductive rights.) References: Horror Queers Podcast "The Fly (1986) feat Meagan Navarro” . August 18, 2021. 'D...

Lamb (2015) - Innocence, Control, and the Need to Be Loved 28.03.2026 1:37:52

A slow-burning exploration of power, dependence, and the blurred line between nurturing and possession. In this episode, host Charlotte picks a fight with an indie movie that only grossed $30,000. Tangents include What Would Tom Hanks Do?, Rocky Mountain geography, and Canadian teen dramas. (Content warnings: child sexual abuse, grooming, pedophiles, and related topics.)

Official Cinematic Discomfort Trailer 15.03.2026 2:38

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